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Cumin Ochre

#A06600

RGB 160, 102, 0 · HSL 38°, 100%, 31% · CMYK 0, 36, 100, 37

Cumin Ochre is #A06600 in HEX — rgb(160, 102, 0), hsl(38°, 100%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 100%, 37%).

Cumin Ochre pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 100%, 31%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A06600

RGB160, 102, 0

HSL38°, 100%, 31%

HSV38°, 100%, 63%

CMYK0, 36, 100, 37

Decimal10511872

CSS RGBrgb(160, 102, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 100%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mayan Gold 310D-7

ΔE 3.4 · #A0660F

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 9.1 · #AF7C20

Dulux

Moulded Clay S11F9

ΔE 11.3 · #B97730

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.3 · #B97D31

PPG

Cider Toddy 1207-7

ΔE 12.1 · #B98033

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2156-10

ΔE 12.4 · #C67727

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 13.1 · #955F20

Sherwin-Williams

Cut the Mustard SW6384

ΔE 13.4 · #BA7F38

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 13.8 · #C68736

Hallman-Lindsay

Farmhouse Ochre historic-farmhouse-ochre

ΔE 13.8 · #BD8339

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 14.2 · #CB8135

Dunn-Edwards

Carrot Cake DE5230

ΔE 15 · #BF6F31

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 15.5 · #BF8D35

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 16 · #B6793D

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 22.9 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 25.3 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A06600

#003A9E

Analogous

#9E1500

#A06600

#899E00

Triadic

#A06600

#009E64

#64009E

Split-Complementary

#A06600

#00899E

#15009E

Tetradic

#A06600

#009E15

#003A9E

#9E0089

Monochromatic

#1A1000

#523400

#A06600

#EB9500

#FFB638

Rectangle

#A06600

#3A9E00

#003A9E

#64009E

Compound

#A06600

#899E00

#003A9E

#15009E

Variations

Lighter

#E49100

#EFAD3C

#EDCD96

Darker

#7E5000

#573700

#332000

Saturation

#675537

#9E6400

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.78:1

vs Black

4.40:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A06600

#887A00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A06600

#737324

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A06600

#A16068

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cumin Ochre reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#B7791B

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#A06600

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A57E3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#0D3579

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #A06600;

CSS — background

background-color: #A06600;

CSS Variable

--color-cumin-ochre: #A06600;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cumin-ochre': '#A06600' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A06600] text-[#A06600]

SCSS

$cumin-ochre: #A06600;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A06600?

#A06600 is Cumin Ochre, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A06600 warm or cool?

Cumin Ochre reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cumin Ochre?

Cumin Ochre works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Cumin Ochre?

Cumin Ochre pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cumin Ochre?

You can download Cumin Ochre on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Cumin Ochre?

The hex code is #A06600. In RGB it's 160, 102, 0, and in HSL it's 38°, 100%, 31%.

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